Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and usually wears his violet robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aerdeth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the west to a Hunter, Ahvain learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull grey iron scale mail, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his top green hat.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Family, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). White pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.